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Typhoon Jangmi Disrupts Japan Flights and Rail on 3 June

· 2 min read Travel News
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Contents

  1. Airports and destinations affected
  2. What to do if your flight is cancelled
  3. June travel conditions in Japan

Typhoon No. 6, named Jangmi, made landfall in Japan on 3 June 2026 and is causing widespread disruption to transport networks across the country. Japan Airlines cancelled 292 domestic flights affecting approximately 32,500 passengers, while All Nippon Airways cancelled a further 232 domestic services affecting around 31,000. Combined, JAL and ANA have also cancelled 92 international flights, leaving roughly 16,500 international passengers without their scheduled departure.

JR East suspended rail services across several lines in the Kanto region until at least the afternoon, and highway bus operators cancelled routes across major expressway corridors. The typhoon is tracking northeast after initially striking Okinawa and Kyushu.

Airports and destinations affected

Disruptions are heaviest on routes connecting Tokyo with Okinawa, Kagoshima, Miyazaki, Fukuoka, and Osaka. Haneda (HND) is the main bottleneck — the bulk of cancelled domestic flights are on Tokyo routes. Narita (NRT) is also seeing delays, including on international services operating to and from Haneda.

The typhoon is expected to weaken as it moves northeast across the main island of Honshu, with disruption likely to ease overnight into 4 June. However, residual delays and cancellations may continue into 5 June as airlines work through the backlog.

What to do if your flight is cancelled

  • Contact your airline directly via its app or website; avoid calling airport hotlines during peak disruption as wait times are long.
  • If JAL or ANA cancelled your flight, the airlines are offering free rebooking on alternative dates within the affected window — check their respective websites for the specific rebooking window. For international flight cancellations, FlightRights can assist with compensation claims if the airline has not provided adequate care.
  • If you hold a JR Pass and your train service is suspended, pass holders can switch to alternative lines or use bus alternatives without additional charge in most cases during typhoon periods.

For travellers currently in Japan or en route, most hotels near major train stations in Tokyo and Osaka have room availability and are used to accommodating typhoon-delayed guests. The government’s Japan Tourism Agency updates its alert page in real time.

June travel conditions in Japan

This typhoon falls early in Japan’s tsuyu (rainy season), which typically runs from June through mid-July. For a breakdown of what to expect month by month — including which periods see the fewest weather disruptions — our best time to visit Japan guide covers seasonal patterns across different regions of the country.

For broader preparation, our natural disaster safety guide for Japan explains how to respond to typhoon warnings, where to find shelter information in English, and which apps to download before you travel.